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Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
WORK PROGRESSING.

The Kansas Cremating company have the
furnace for the cremater, near the foot of
First Street nearly completed. Mr.. Lewis.
the agent yesterday stated that every effort
would be made to have the plant ready for
operation by the first Of next month, which
period is the extent of the contract. The
foundation of the plant has been made higher
than the ground around hoping to get above
the high water mark. The present elevation
is thought too low ror extra occasions and
the plapt may be compelled occasionally to
abandon operations.
The kicking against the site has not as yet
entirely subsidized, but it is thought there is
no longer any hope of having it removed
unless it proves offensive, and then, accord
ing to the ordinance, it is bound to go.
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31,76O.
Americas Acknowledged Aeon.
The Census Completed and Returns
Made.

So great and marked had been the growth
of Wichita the past year, that our authori-
ties were unwilling to take any estimate
based upon the assessment rolls or the names
as appearing in the new directory, SO City
| Assessor Green and his five assistants were
authorized to make an official count. The
| task was not an easy one. The result may
BET disappointment to those who attempted to
make estimates based upon the number OF
new residences built, upon the new directory
ect. A number will no doubt think that in the
densely inhabited Second and Third wards,
in which are thousands of newcomers, many
hundreds must have been necessarily over
looked But Mr.. Green is satisfied that the
actual residents were practically all enumer-
ated. There are hundreds of transient peo-
pie here stopping at hotels, at boarding
houses, visiting, ETC., and hundreds OF
corners and goers who could not be enumer-
aCeQ unOer OI1lclai OaLn, many Oh WHO'LL Will
beco me permanent residents, but who would
not admit or claim a residence One of the
rem arkable features of the census is the
west side, or Fifth ward, and another, the
fact that not single colored person was
found on that side.
The total increase of population in the city
for the year is II ,s3l, or a fraction less than
sixty per cent. increase, which marks the
greatest per cent. of all the years of Wich-
ita's wonderful growth. The increase for
'S6 was just twenty-five per cent; the in
crease for IS was about twenty-four per
cent. the Ircl ease for "a was a little over
thirty-three per cent, SO that the last year
shows almost twice the per cent. increase
over any previous year.
The following table, furnished by W. F.
Green, the city assessor, shows the result by
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Grand totals. 1881 993 81 100
There We're two thousand and sixty three
residences erected, ami occupied within the
year. Many figuring upon this additional
number of families in allowing an average of
five to each new house and then estimating
the crowded condition Of the city in compari-
son with what it was year ago, could not fig
ure the increase at less than fourteen or fif-
teen thousand, but it seems that the assessor
did, making the increase in round numbers,
one thousand per month, or a fraction less
than twelve thousand for the year. After
all this increase has been a marvellous one
More people have been added to Wichita in
one year than the entire population of
any second class city in Kan
sas. Twelve thousand strange faces
to be added to the people Of a town but fif-
teen years old, or one new face for every two
old ones, is growth to be proud of and a per
cent unequalled by any other city in the
United States.
Thirty-two thousand bona fide names,
every name representing an individual man,
woman, or child, and every name sworn to,
is greater number than can be shown by
any other city in Kansas, and if less than
the numerous estimates based upon other
co UNITS is nevertheless count most satiSfac-
The following table will show the enumer-
alton for every year since 1SSO-the govern
ments offcial-except for 1881 when TO CEN
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COULD NorBE FOUND.

Last evening gentleman from hingmau
who had Just arrived IN the city over the
Wichita & Western, informed Officer
Wachob that he had seen the body OF man
in the river about fifty feet north Of the rail
road bridge and seventy five feet from the
east bank He said that he could easily dis
tinguish it as the body OF a man with bis
trunk partly merged and his limbs above the
water Officer Wschob Immediately took a
car and went to the bridge, but failed TO find
the drowned man. If such there was, II had
evidently BEEN carried awsy by the current,
which was strong at that point
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
EDITOR HELD Up.
l.. l.. Reddin9. Of the Journal, Relieved I
Forty-Six Dollars Last Night.

Last night Mr.. L. L. Redding, editor of the
Daily Journal, was held up on Second street
between Topeka and Emporia avenues It
was between and 10 o'clock, and on reach
ing the alley between the avenues on the
north side, two men confronted him. One
presented the revolver and gave the COM
mand, Hands up" The revolver in his
face looking about as savage as whole
battery, he acted as desired, even before the
command march" One covered him with
a revolver and the other first examined for
weapons; finding none he searched for
money, getting four $40 bills and about Sc
in silver. They also got check for fifteen
dollars. When they had went through his
pockets he was ordered to 60 ahead and not
look back. Mr.. Redding took up the double
quick and was soon at the police headquar-
tiers, but as that establishment is not running
at night he found no one. He then took up
the hunt for policeman and in the course
of time found one and reported progress for
the gang of toughs that seem to be nightly
get ting in their work. There is a slight
chance of securing one of the men owing to
certain incidence.
Several people heard of the fate of Mr..
Redding last evening and the fact was con-
sidered as only one more fact added to the
long list calling some power to protect the
city from the low lived devils that nightly
prowl the streets seeking whom they may
down and they down any man who chances
to come along without company or no one
else near. The fact that such large gang
or any gang at all of such characters were
in the city called for united effort for their
ca nturp
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FORCIBLY MOVED.

Last evening drunken man sat down Oh
one of the chairs at the Occidental The
clerk was impressed With the fact that the
man did not present very attractive spec
tacle to the patrons of the place, and invited
him tc move on. This the drunken party
The clerk slapped him in the face, and the
man fell from the chair apparently uncon
scious. He soon, however, recovered him
self, and was trotted out Second street tC
sober up. He got as far as the yard in the
rear of the Christian church, where lot Of
weeds formed such an inviting bed, that h,
fell over and was soon sound asleep.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
THE COURTS.
JUSTICE COURT.

Justice Barrett yesterday tried civil case
In which the plaintiff asked for judgement
of SIS; he received one for Is cents
The case against J. E. Erhart charged with
forgery was tried yesterday before Justice
Walker. An examination of the paper
showed very closely that it had been chang
ed either before or after being given to! the
defendant. He was bound over to the Dis
trict court for $1,000. A warrant was also
issued for the arrest of one Joe Wolf, q
young man charged with stealing some cloth
ing from an East Douglas avenue restaurant
The fellow was arrested by officer Easter
and locked up in the cooler.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
SNEAK THIEVES.

Sneak thieves entered the room of Mr.. j.
J, Vosburgh, of the Chicago Lumber COM
pany night before last He, as well as his
room mate, were present at the time, but
this fact did not in the least worry the gents
of the jimey, but only caused them to
move out more cautious in order TO avoid
disturbing them. Mr.. V. had recently re
ceive fine new suit of clothes, which the
sneak thieves carried away; in fact they
made very good haul, leaving the gentle
man, however, single, solitary sock, for
which be is accordingly thankful.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
POLICE COURT.

John Harrington and Tom Brown were
two men brought in by Officers Wachob and
Clark, and paid S. each for amusement in
which they INDUCED the night before. OF
Chas. Jones, William Key and NJ. O'Brien,
by Officers Mcnamara, Lilly and Stewart, a
request for the same amount was made by
Judge Dixon. Noncompliance sent them to
the stone pile. Against Fred. Smith stood
the serious charge of carrying concealed
weapons; he, too, was given rocky berth.
Sam Jones and Robert johnson each paid
s. for disturbing the peace, and Mr.. Levins
increased the city treasury by IS for leaving
his team unhitched in the street.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
ROOM ENTERED,

The room of Messrs. Ed. and Jerome Vos-
burg, on the corner Of First street and Lau.
renee avenue, was entered Wednesday night
by thieves The gang succeeded in getting
two coats and one vest. A purse containing
$50 in pair Of pants at the bed, head of the
was not disturbed The thieves did the job
without being heard.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Ed Vosburg
lumber yard. The coat was a new one, but
never known to fit anything, and hence it is
believed that the thieves got disgusted at il
and flung it to the gentle hreezes.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
SUMMARY.


Farrell runs-Wichita l, Wellington 0.
Two base hits-Wichita, Sherry and Grit
fin; Wellington, McClelland
Bases on balIs-By Baldwin ?, Pettiford, Q.
Hit by pitcher-Baldwin ?, Pettiford l.
Passed balls-Shultz l.
Wild pitches-Baldwin l.
Time of game hour and so minutes.
Umpire-Hibben.
NOTES.
4 right fielder can't be expected TO play
short stop. Haber is an old short stop, and
a good one. and should be used there In
emergencies.
The Springfield, No, team VIII play one
game here the latter part of the week.
The Topeka champions CT the Western
League, viii play two games here on the
first and second of July. Look out for some
very fine exciting games. Give the capital
ians good reception.
Baldwin had a lame shoulder to-day. but
| did not whinlper: on the contrary he pitched
a gritty game
Schulze did well. Everybody knows that
Shulze never does anything but bis best, and
! that Is good.
! The NeIlingtons are sluggers, and the only
tbam in the League to win two out OF taree
from every other club in the Lesg1e- They
have done it twice from Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
HEAVED A SIGH.

Mr.. John Shup, one of Newton, lis, real
estate men, who came to this city three years
ago, bought ten lots on Lawrence avenue,
and then went back to Illinois. He soon be-
came uneasy in regard to his purchase and
had the property sold for fifteen hundred
dollars. Yesterday he drove out to see the
magnificent buildings now standing on the
same property. He heaved sigh and ex-
claimed, "What fool 1 was to sell, 1
never thought Wichita would become such
a wonderful and progressive city"
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A PLEASANT EVENING.

Mrs. S. S. Kenworthy of South Lawrence
avenue, last evening entertained a number
of friends, among whom were the Misses
Cora Miller, Kate Redfield, Lena Eossler,
Lillian Boyd and Lilly Kenworthy, and
Messrs. w. G. James, c. A. Sawyer, w. E.
was pleasantly spent with vocal and instru-
mental music and the enjoyment of an ex-
cellent repast
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
A PETIT THEFT.

Yester officer Easter arrested young man
on East Douglas who had stolen some articles
of clothing from h. L. Gout, restaurant
keeper. The young fellow acknowledged his
crime; said that his name was Joe Wolf, and
that he was lather by trade. He had,
however, gotten hard up, and in order to
raise the wind enough to buy drink had
stolen the clothes and afterwards pawned
them. He will remain in the cooler for sew
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
THE EvAPORATOR,

The Plummer evaporating works are being
rapidly gotten into shape. The patentee of
erection Of the works. Mr.. Plummer says
his process has taken premiums over all
competitors in the world, and he is satisfied
this is a good point for an enterprise of this
sort, and that it viii prove one of the prof
liable enterprises of Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
GARFIELD OPERA HOUSE

There was perceptible increase in the at
tendance last night over the night previous,
and "My Partner" seems to give general sat
isfaction. Messrs. Ennis & Young are
making a reputation for the Garfield Opera
house, which will make it the amusement
resort of the city. Chas. Dickens best
known work of ''Oliver Twist" is billed for
next week with special cast, and cannot
fail to prove successful play, and the pub
lie, like Oliver, will be asking for "more"
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
01AWvoaD'e OPERA HOUSE.
L. NJ. CRAWFORD Manager

" l.. NJ. CRAWFORD. Manager.
WEEK
-COMMENCING JUNE 9TH.-
Every Evening at D. m. and Wednesday and
Saturday
MkTINEES AT pm.
". c. COUP's EQUEsCURRICULUM
AND ELLIOTT LONDON SHOW.
VIC. COUP & CO.'S
Wonderful Educated Bronchos in their Amazing
Acts School and Battle Scenes
THE ELLIoTTS
Premier Bicyclists and Unicyc'ists In America and
who were for Three Seasons z.
Barnums Greatest Card.
MILE ELCHERErHE-
With Her Troupe CT Trained Monkeys from Conear
Garden Circus London.
HER CRAIG
The Great Jugler, Clown Donkeys Ponies, Etc.
The most refined show on tie road, the only
endorsed by the leading people of Tire continent and
undef the personal supervision of " c. Coup e. O.,
original OF the larg ST circuses, New York aquar
lam and several other colossal enterprises
Prices 25 So and 50 cents. Reserved seats on sale
atOpera House box Office Thursday.
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The Wellingtons win the third game from
Wichita.
The game yesterday was fine exhibition
by the visitors, but poor by the home team,
who seemed mixed up for some unaccount-
able reason. They had no regular short stop
and should not have taken their best fielders
out to play short stop,
The official score gives the history of the
UoJ
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
CRAWFORD.

The Equescuriculum was again witnessed
by large crowd. 1t was received with the
same marks of appreciation as in the pre-
ceeding evening; in fact the performance of
the animals is improving, owing to the fact
OF their becoming more familiar with the
surroundings. The show promises to prove
a drawing attraction during the week.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Misses Josie and Lucy Morse, daughters of
Joseph Morse, of &eriden, Connecticut, are
visiting Miss Mamie Mead on North Topeka
avenue. Their numerous friends will see
{ hat no effort is spared to make their visit q
p!oasant one
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MARRIED.

Mr. Ed Denh.er and Miss Jennie Froonian
were married wednesday evening al the resi-
dence Of the brides brother, Nj L + froo-
man, on Fairview avenue The ceremony
was performed BY the Rev. " Harper
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Mr. a b. Schofield, OF New York, and
Mr.. Scanlon, payer mill man Of Indiana,
are in the city tor the purpose of looking
over its advantages as manufacturing and
distributing point.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

c. c. Feese reiurued yesterday with his
family. They have bssn visiting at ter
old home in Michigan. Mr.. Feess says be
can stand in his door yard ard count more
new houses that have Just been finished than
be 50. while he was away onbis trip
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Womens Missionary society of the
First Presbyterian church meets in the lee
ture room today at p. m.
NJ B. RUsE, Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Regular meeting of Queen City Lodge, No.
90, tonight, in hall, over III North Market
street, at S p. m Every member Is re-
Guested to be present as there will be election
nf nfHico
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Stated communication Of Wichita chapter
Of Royal Arch Masons this evening; work IN
the mark BY order of the Il. P
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

The EAGLE acknowledges serenade by
the brass band representing Coup's wonder
full horse show.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

s. Goldstein, OF the Famous, has returned
from business trip to St Louis, bringing
with him a fine new stock of goods.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Hugh Mills, young man quite well known
in this city and at one time book keeper for
Aldrich & Brown, died at Denver and viii
be buried Friday at e Dorado.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Fl. r. Butler and daughter, Lille, left the
city last evening. for trip to Illinois, Indi-
aas and New York.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

low townsman, c. E. Lewis is paying WITCH
TIA q brief visit
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

The ice cream social Thursday evening a
the Emporia avenue NJ. E. church was wei
attended.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

w. o. Fuller Jr., LaCynge, and c. D.
Clawson, of Dubuque, Iowa are at Hote
Gandalfo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Under Sheriff Brown yesterday received
notice that the horse stolen from JOSEPH
Mar ley June 3, has been found at Arkansa,
City,
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
VTyHE MAIN STREET THEATRE
u "a and 249 North Main Street.
B. T, NICHOLS. MANAGER.

B.F. NICHOLS MANAGER.
This Summer Evening Resort is one Of the most
comfortable places for evening entertainments west
OF the Mississippi. The stage Ia constructed and
large to prov de for most any kind Of entertain
mentS krown to dramatic people Brilliantly
Lighted, SoIgeously Furnished and Well Designed;
for Profession This Is very popular resort for
society people nothing but frstcass dramatic
ana Speciality entertain ments sre allowed to go be
fore our Iatrors. The New Main Street Theatre
keeps fun band, full orchestra and a full com
Pany OF Lrapatc performers, each and every one a
star In his or her lire.
60 to the Main Street Theatre tonight and see a
fuli evenings entertain ntnt at prices that suit
every body, Is and Is cents, reserved So
UNCLE JOSH, NEW ENGLAND FARMER.
Produced by the New COmpanY.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

q. F. Ninson, of Kansas City,is the CUES
OLA J. Brown, the pleasant young jewelel
ut Posts
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Locke a Fiudiess, of the Wichita Sho,
Parlor, have struck quite an original and at
fractive idea in window dec oration,
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
MEETING OF DIRECTORS.

The directors The board of trade win
hold a meeting this afternoon at $50 o'clock
A full attendance is requested as some very
important matters demand immediate atten-
reDOrtS
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Mr.. James Daily has returned from his
New Mexico trip. he brings back great
gag about play ing the snipe trick ON blunt
Engiishnaan fresh from the foggy island.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Smith Wright, young business man o
Fredonia, was in the city yesterday
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
OBITUARY.

Died, at his residence at 1914 Douglas ave
nue., West Wichita, Daniel Romigh, long
resident Of Wichita. Funeral services will
be held at the residence at p. m today.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

J. Y. Montague, Esq. is off for St Louis,
and it is said when he returns he will be &C
companied by fair partner for life.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

J. S. Planter, j. c. Plymen C. N. Morse
and f. L. Meniam, wsre in from Garden
City yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

John Belch, of the German Saving banl
Atchison, was in the city yesterday
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

F. W. Sweet and family are IN Ell Dorado
70 attend the funeral of his brother in-law,
the late Hugh Wells
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

DR.. ]. n. Lame lef. last night TO act a;
advance agent for Coup's e4uescurricuiun-
Doc is a rustler, and will make an admirable
plot for this excellent combination
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Messrs. Junkens and Craft, two of Airing
toms principal business men, were in the
city yesterday and called.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Justice Barret yesterday married MIR. J
C. Dudley aud Miss Velma o. Comrade, a
the residence of MIR. Cooper on the west side
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Extra copies of the EAGLE can be OBJ
Sained In the counting room for five cents
each, with or without wrappers.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Mr.. j. +. Lewis and wife, OF Howard, are
in the city. They expect TO leave today for
Colorado, where they viii remain during the
simmer
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

The reporter expresses thanks to O. B.
Prichard for a ride in one of Coffey &
Prichard's hacks last night
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Thursday night Policeman Frank Brazier
found sorrel horse on the street. He took
it to Ford's stable, on South Main street,
where the owner can find II.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Mrs. Sol Goldstein is eff on a summer visit
to her home at Carthage, No Mr.. Gold
stein will follow later in the week.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Quite number OF the boys Of the bat
club were out rowing On the Little River last
evening. 10 accidents Eor duckings oc-
crrred 20 mar the p ensure q the OCCASION.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

/ All Edwards. who has spsu. sore time
4 in the city and invested quite largely N real
estate. has returned again. he VII 20 INTO
b1siness here ard make Wichita ms future
hc-ra
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Mr.. John Ship and Mr.. Mathews, of New
ton, Ill, are in the city prospecting.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

J. NJ. Lane, of Fort Worth, stopped over
in the city last night.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Mrs. o. o. Lppincott is lying quite sick at
Hotel Gandolfo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

c, E. Campbell was in from Larned yester-
day.
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1.-THE PARTNERS"-

VIII be Produced for the Entire Week, TUESDAY
ExceptedD
BY THE ENNIS Young sTocK DRAMATIC CO.
General sdmissio Is, reserved seats 50 cents, at
Uulon Ticket Office.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

Joe Gandolfo has returned from business
trip to the east.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

0ARFIELD OPERA HOUSE.
Ut EHN1s & YoUNe, Sole Lessees and Managers.
MONDAY, JUNE 90
One of the Most Successful Of American Dramas
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

VIYICHrTA BIOLOGICAL MUSEUM,
/" 281, 2S3 AND 2S5 MAIN STREET.
W. g. MCCONNELL, Manager.
WEEK
COMMENCING MONDAY, JUNE 20.
The Coolest Place of Amusement in the City.
fHK BIG Alligator, = THE BIG ALLIGATOR.
THE BIG Alligator.
FIFTY OTHER MENAGERIE sPEC1ALrIEs
IN THE CURIo HALL
Three Large Floors-12 coo Square Feet-Twenty -four
Large Windows.
epecaal attention to Ladies and Children at Our
Afternoon Performances.
NAUDIroRIUH HALL
The Eminent Character Actsr
ROBERT - BUCR, -
In the Amusing Two Act Comedy
THE CROSS OF GOLD.
THE VETERANS RETURN.
Incidental to the Return OF Napoeon's Old Guard
from Moscow after the Russian
Campaign In 1872
Performance every afternoon and evening except
Sunday.
Admission 10 cents reserved seats 10 cents specially
reserved seats cents extra
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
DOWNED AGAIN.

Wellington Team Too Strong for the Wichi-
tas Yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24
sus was taken
Population

The world is challenged for an equa! Show
ing.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-24

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Missionary Entertainment.

The Sunday-school Missionary
entertainment was postponed from
the first Sunday night to the Sec
ond, that Rev. s. L. Fain might be
present,
The programme was shorter
than usual, but the exercises came
up to the standard. There were
recitations by Misses Fannie
Broyles, Flora Cherry and Mamie
East, short addresses by Revs. S.
l.. Fain, Lewis Powell and w. II,
Cotton, with excellent music by
the choir, in addition, to a duette
by the Misses Fidler, a solo by
Miss Maria Sewer and a solo by
Miss Marion Fidler. A crowded
house, and of course a liberia
donation.